# NTSB SEA90LA046: Cessna 182K, N2813R, Sheridan, OR, February 27, 1990

- Type: NTSB accident investigation
- Classification: Accident · No injuries · Limited investigation · Final report
- Date: February 26, 1990, 16:00 local (Feb 27, 1990, 00:00 UTC)
- Place: Sheridan, OR
- Coordinates: 45.099849, -123.420082 (estimated)
- Nearby events: https://openairdocs.org/map.md?lat=45.0998&lon=-123.4201&mi=10
- Phase of flight: [Initial climb](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb-phases/350) (OpenAirDocs' grouping)
- Highest injury: No injuries
- Injuries: 2 uninjured
- Status: Completed, report February 12, 1993
- Report: Approved by Office Director
- NTSB case key (mKey): 41170
- NTSB case page: https://web.ntsb.gov/investigations/?ntsbnumber=SEA90LA046
- NTSB report (PDF, downloads): https://data.ntsb.gov/carol-repgen/api/Aviation/ReportMain/GenerateNewestReport/41170/pdf
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/SEA90LA046

## Probable cause

THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER DUE TO THE INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT BY THE PILOT IN COMMAND.

## Sequence of events

In NTSB's coding before 2008 (https://www.ntsb.gov/GILS/Documents/codman.pdf).

- Loss of engine power(total) - nonmechanical, takeoff - initial climb
  - fuel system - contamination (contributing factor)
  - aircraft preflight - inadequate, pilot in command (cause)
  - maintenance,annual inspection - inadequate, other maintenance personnel (contributing factor)
- In flight collision with terrain/water, descent - emergency
  - terrain condition - none suitable (contributing factor)
- Nose over, landing - flare/touchdown

## Analysis

AT 200 FT AGL ON INITIAL CLIMB AFTER TAKEOFF, THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT. THE PILOT EXECUTED A TURN BACK TO THE AIRPORT FOR AN EMERGENCY LANDING. THE ACFT IMPACTED SOFT TERRAIN SHORT OF THE RUNWAY AND NOSED OVER. POST ACCIDENT EXAMINATION OF THE ACFT REVEALED WATER IN FUEL LINES, FILTERS AND CARBURETOR, AND DETERIORATED FUEL CAP SEALS.

## Aircraft

- Registration: [N2813R](https://openairdocs.org/deregistered/N2813R-2012-09-24), registration cancelled 2012-09-24, S/N 18258413, built 1967 (OpenAirDocs)
- Reported make and model: CESSNA 182K
- Registry model: [Cessna 182K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k) (registry code 2072724) (OpenAirDocs)
- Registry engine: [Continental O-470 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/continental-o-470-series) (registry code 17026, reciprocating) (OpenAirDocs)
- Category: Airplane
- Serial number: 18258413
- Airframe hours: 1936
- Engines: CONTINENTAL O-470-R 230 horsepower reciprocating
- Damage: Substantial damage
- Flight: Personal, Part 91
- Operator: Merle D. Mcgill
- Registered owner: Merle D Mcgill
- Airworthiness certificate: Standard, Normal
- Last inspection: Annual, November 2, 1989, 1 hours before
- Departed: 44S, SHERIDAN, OR
- Airport: 44S, Sheridan, runway 25, 2,880 × 30 ft, gravel

## Flight crew

As NTSB recorded them. NTSB leaves out names.

- Pilot; age 38; private; airplane ratings: single-engine land; medical: class 3, valid medical--w/ waivers/lim; seat: left; flight hours: 114 total, 43 in this make and model, 73 as pilot in command, 3 in the last 90 days, 1 in the last 30 days

## Weather

- Conditions: Visual (VMC), Day
- Wind: 10° at 13 knots
- Visibility: 75 statute miles
- Lowest ceiling: none
- Temperature: 61 °F, dew point 36 °F
- Altimeter: 30.00 inHg
- Observed at: SLE, 21 nm away

## FAA reports on this event (1)

The FAA's own accident and incident reports, matched to the aircraft by N-number and date (OpenAirDocs).

- [Accident 19900226046879A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/19900226046879A), Feb 26, 1990: Cessna 182K, Sheridan, OR, Substantial damage. Not flown long period after annual. Engine quit on takeoff. Water in fuel, fuel caps leaked.

## Other investigations on N2813R (1)

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

- [NTSB MIA71DLD25](https://openairdocs.org/ntsb/MIA71DLD25), Oct 14, 1970: Cessna 182K (N2813R), Lutz, FL, substantial damage

From the NTSB's public API. Aircraft are matched to registry aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model; the registry's history has gaps, so older matches can be wrong. Compare the reported make and model.

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